Industrial Electrician

Industrial Maintenance Electrician / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location

Jersey City, NJ (Relocation Assistance Available)

Job Type

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation

Base Salary Open / Competitive + Full Benefits + Relocation Assistance

We are partnering with a well-established production and manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support high-speed automated production equipment in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for professionals with strong electrical troubleshooting experience, PLC knowledge, and a background maintaining complex industrial machinery. The company offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment. * Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system failures. * Diagnose issues involving PLC-controlled machinery, VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, starters, and power distribution systems. * Maintain and repair high-speed automated production and finishing equipment. * Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and OEM documentation. * Install, modify, and maintain electrical wiring and industrial control systems. * Support equipment reliability initiatives to minimize production downtime. * Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve equipment issues. * Communicate directly with equipment manufacturers and technical support teams when required.

Equipment & Systems

Candidates should have experience maintaining and troubleshooting equipment such as:

• High-speed production machinery
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Printing, packaging, bindery, converting, or finishing equipment
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Three-phase motors
• Industrial electrical systems ranging from 24V to 480V
• Sensors, actuators, motor starters, power supplies, and control devices

Required Qualifications

* Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and maintenance experience. * Strong troubleshooting experience with PLCs and industrial control systems. * Experience working with VFDs, motors, sensors, and electrical distribution systems. * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. * Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or production environments. * Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Completed Electrician Apprenticeship Program. * Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License. * Experience within printing, packaging, bindery, converting, paper, corrugated, or similar production industries. * Experience supporting OEM production equipment and automated manufacturing systems.

Schedule

* Ability to work 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, weekends, and overtime as business needs require. * Must be comfortable responding to critical equipment breakdowns in a production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive Base Salary (Open Depending on Experience) * Full Benefits Package * Direct Hire Opportunity * Long-Term Career Growth * Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates * Stable Manufacturing Environment * Opportunity to work with advanced automated production equipment

If you have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery, VFDs, and high-speed production equipment, we would like to speak with you.